Overview
Enrollment
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Online | sfsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in San Francisco, California, San Francisco State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 27,777 prospective students applied, and 25,809 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,149 enrolled in the school. 20,865 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,034 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,562. San Francisco State is ranked 749 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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San Francisco State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for San Francisco State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#749 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#276 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Colleges in California
#18 in Best Public Colleges in California
#185 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1130 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,076 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $15,950 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,133 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,463 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,076 |
| Other Fees | $1,562 |
| Room and Board | $15,950 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,133 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,343 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122597 IPEDS survey data for San Francisco State University.
Current students may use the San Francisco State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.